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stig

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11,817 posts

283 months

Wednesday 8th February 2006
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This thread is to catalogue as many Ultima's as we can. Feel free to contribute

stig

Original Poster:

11,817 posts

283 months

Wednesday 8th February 2006
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Owner's Name: Stig
Ultima Model: GTR
LHD/RHD: RHD
Owner's Build Site: www.ultima-gtr.info
Body Colour: Blue
Interior Colour: Black
Started Build: July 2002
Finished Build: May 2003
Build Hours: Approx. 360
Number of sick days during build:
Gearbox: G50/00
Gearshift Side: Right
Engine Make/Year: SBC
Engine Capacity: .383ci 6.3l
Engine power: 629.3hp @6200rpm
Engine torque: 614.6ft/lbs @4155rpm
Induction System: Supercharged
Ignition System: MSD
Heads:
Cam:
Woks: None

Costs (not compulsory) :
Chassis:
Engine:
Gearbox:
Other:

Costs not revealed to the missus:


Modifications
Body: Front wheel arch scoops
Engine: Whole drivetrain moved 25mm backwards. Uprated cooling system (fans/oil cooler)
Gearbox: Stock
Chassis: Stock
Brakes: AP Upgrade
Interior: Stack ST8130P dash, cockpit bulkhead mods to fit supercharger
Other: Plumbed Fire extinguisher. FIA kill switch. Quick release steering wheel. Remote control indicators/horn system.

Summary: One of the first Supercharged GTRs. Immense power, yet remarkable ride quality on the road. Objective was to build the most radical, powerful, insane track focused Ultima, whilst still being road legal.


>> Edited by stig on Monday 13th February 12:12

stig

Original Poster:

11,817 posts

283 months

Wednesday 8th February 2006
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Owner's Name: Stig
Ultima Model: Can-Am
LHD/RHD: RHD
Owner's Build Site: www.ultima-canam.info
Body Colour: Pearlescent Blue
Interior Colour: Black
Started Build: Dec 2004
Finished Build: Ongoing, estimated Mar 2006
Build Hours: 500+
Number of sick days during build: ahem...
Gearbox: Getrag 6-Speed
Gearshift Side: Central
Engine Make/Year: SBC
Engine Capacity: 350ci 5.7l
Engine power: 400hp+
Engine torque: approx 400ft/lbs
Induction System: NA
Ignition System: MSD
Heads:
Cam:
Woks: None

Costs (not compulsory) Some
Chassis:
Engine:
Gearbox:
Other:
Costs not revealed to the missus: Some more


Modifications
Body: Carbon Fibre side scoops. Pearlescent paint finish
Engine: Almost stock
Gearbox: Stock
Chassis: Stock
Brakes: AP Upgrade
Interior: Carbon fibre panelling throughout. All stock dash switches replaced. Column stalk control. Aluminium aircon vents.
Other: CAT1 alarm immobiliser with proximity/shock detection, central locking, realtime vehicle dynamics display, rear view camera, upgraded aircon system, DVD player, European street level Sat-Nav. Quick release steering wheel.

Summary: Having built one of the fastest, most powerful GTRs, the Can-Am is dedicated to being as 'streetable' as possible. Still, with 400hp+ it's no slouch. Objective was to create the most luxurious, comfortable, sophisticated Ultimas ever.

>> Edited by stig on Wednesday 8th February 16:41

Graham-P

1,548 posts

245 months

Wednesday 8th February 2006
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Owner's Name: Graham Pascoe
Ultima Model: Can-Am
LHD/RHD: RHD
Owner's Build Site: www.gpascoe.f2s.com
Body Colour: Red, (2015) Lamborghini Arancio Argos
Interior Colour: Black/Red, (2015) Alcantera black
Started Build: Sept 2004
Finished Build: Soon I hope!! (Dec 2006)
Build Hours: 500 and counting
Number of sick days during build: Supervisor lives too close!!
Gearbox: Getrag 6-Speed (LSD)
Gearshift Side: Central
Engine Make/Year: SBC '74 (2010) LS3
Engine Capacity: 383ci 6.3l (2010) 380ci 6.2l
Engine power: approx 450hp (2010) 450hp
Engine torque: approx 450ft/lbs (2010) 420ft/lbs
Induction System: NA
Ignition System: MSD (2010) GM ECU E86
Heads: RPM Performer (2010) std
Cam: Torquer (2010) std
Woks: None, but looking for place for cup holders.

Costs (not compulsory)
Chassis:
Engine:
Gearbox:
Other:
Costs not revealed to the missus:
I really really don't want to go there!!!!!!!

Modifications
Body: Stock. (2012) modified front with larger rad intake and brake ducts, top vents, LED day time running and indicator lights. (2015) modified rear GTR clip with acrylic engine cover, top vents, Lotus rear lights, targa roof of steel split in two for stowage behind seats. Painted Lamborghini Arancio Argos by Concept Performance of Rotherham.
Engine: rebuilt AS engine wink (2010) LS3
Gearbox: Rebuilt by GBOX in Colorado US. 'new' factory box failed on 2nd synchro after 1500 miles!?!Now stronger than new and powder coated RED. (2014) box rebuilt by Classic Sports Cars in Cheshire with longer CW&P from CMS
Chassis: Stock
Brakes: AP Upgrade
Interior: Seats covered in black & red leather. Column stalks. Digidash, Eyeball vents on dash. Love it or loath it, interior covered in carpet. Oh yeah and a clock! (2015) complete interior redesign by Alpha Auto Concepts in Huddersfield


Edited to say that the car passed its SVA on December 12th and is awaiting registration in March for a 07 plate (don't want the temptation of driving it in winter conditions)

Graham




Edited by Graham-P on Wednesday 25th March 21:31

tuxman

9,010 posts

237 months

Wednesday 8th February 2006
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Owner's Name: Simon and Dawn Roberts
Ultima Model: Can-am
LHD/RHD: RHD
Owner's Build Site: http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/hdruk/a
Body Colour: Red Interior Colour: Black leather
Started Build: november 22 2003
Finished Build:sva 28th may 2004
Build Hours: Approx. a hell of alot !!Number of sick days during build: none work for myself !!
Gearbox: G50/00
Gearshift Side: Right
Engine Make/Year: SBC
Engine Capacity: .383ci 6.3l
Engine power: unknown at the moment
Engine torque:unknown at the moment
Induction System: normally aspirated fuel injection (i hope )
Ignition System: emerald mappable
Heads: edelbrock R.P.M. performer flowed by Geof Bull
Cam: comp cams 12-254-3
Woks: None that i know off...

Costs (not compulsory) have full acounts done buy Dawn total to date £52127.52 gulp!!!
Chassis:
Engine:
Gearbox:
Other:

Costs not revealed to the missus: i wish .....!!!!!
Ok - another 50k+ on the above

Modifications
Body: stock
Engine: british built sbc ,uprated cooling fans ,oil thermostat ,own spec protech shocks and springs.
Gearbox: Stock
Chassis: Stock
Brakes: AP Upgrade
Interior: black leather
Other:fitting fully mappable injection and ignition system at the moment.
have raised drivers seat by 50 mm.

Summary: always wanted to own a supercar but could never afford one in the real world + fell in love with them when i first saw a gtr a one of the shows in 1998 ,been a fan ever since .
best times achieved 0 to 100 mph 7.4 sec standing 1/4 11.6 sec

Simon Roberts








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>> Edited by tuxman on Thursday 9th February 17:55

Edited by stig on Wednesday 19th July 17:19

steve_d

13,737 posts

257 months

Wednesday 8th February 2006
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Owner's Name: Steve Dunford
Ultima Model: GTR
LHD/RHD: RHD
Owner's Build Site: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/m02s0g00/gallery.html
Body Colour: Yellow
Interior Colour: Black
Upholstery: Black Alcontara
Started Build: December 2002
Finished Build: May 2004
Build Hours: Approx. unknown
Number of sick days during build: none
Gearbox: G50/20
Gearshift Side: Right
Engine Make/Year: SBC
Engine Capacity: .407ci 6.7l
Engine power: 508.7hp @5500rpm
Engine torque: 527.6 lbs/ft @4600rpm
Induction System: Normally aspirated
Ignition System: MSD
Heads: AFR 210 Race Ready, 76cc, 2.080/1.600 valves, drilled for steam.
Cam: Comp. Cams ‘Magnum’ #12-450-8 (286HR) Hydraulic roller.
230/230 @ .050, .377 lift 110 LSA 106 ICL
Woks: None

Costs (not compulsory) : £48K
Chassis:
Engine:
Gearbox:
Other:

Costs not revealed to the missus: What missus?

Modifications
Body: none
Engine: Whole engine my own specification and build. Uprated cooling system (fans/oil cooler)
Gearbox: Stock
Chassis: Dropped floor, RAC roll cage.
Brakes: AP Upgrade
Interior: Stack ST8130P dash, Stereo/CD, Tyre pressure sensor system.
Other: Plumbed Fire extinguisher. FIA kill switch. Central locking.

Edited after seeing Crafty wanted engine specs.
SBC 407
 • Block, 509, +30, Zero deck, Blanked water passages, Clearanced oil ways, Lifter valley vents, ARP main & head studs, Durabond cam & Clevite 77 main bearings.
 • Crank, Scat 4340 forged steel, 3.75”, internal balance, Pioneer SFI balancer + ARP bolt.
 • Rods, Comp. Products 6.00” H beam bronze bushed + ARP bolts Clevite 77 bearings.
 • Pistons, SRP #4032 flat top, 5cc relief, Speed Pro plasma moly file fit rings.
 • Complete rotating assembly balanced. Including - Flywheel, Clutch, Balancer & Crank pulley.
 • Heads, AFR 210 Race Ready, 76cc, 2.080/1.600 valves, drilled for steam. FelPro #1014 gasket.
 • Cam, Comp. Cams ‘Magnum’ #12-450-8 (286HR) Hydraulic roller.
230/230 @ .050, .377 lift 110 LSA 106 ICL.
 • Pushrods, Howards Cams heavy wall 5/16” 7.4” long.
 • Rockers, Pro Magnum roller, 1.6, 7/16” stud.
 • Lifters, Pro Magnum hydraulic roller. AFR Hydr-Rev kit.
 • Comp Cams Springs #950 + #740 retainers installed at 1.875”
 • AFR rev kit, AFR stud girdle.
 • Lube, Melling M99HVS pump, Milodon 7qt 5 trap pan, Cooler, Accumulator, oil stat, remote filter.
 • Holley 800cfm #4780C, 1” spacer, Victor Jr single plane.
 • Static CR 10.32, Dynamic CR 7.9.
 • Quench 0.0415” (Gasket .039” + .0025” down hole).
 • MSD Pro Billet Street Dizzy, MSD 6AL, MSD Blaster 2 coil, MSD 8,5mm leads.





>> Edited by steve_d on Wednesday 8th February 19:59

2,291 posts

236 months

Wednesday 8th February 2006
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Owner's Name: Grant Craft
Ultima Model: GTR
LHD/RHD: RHD
Owner's Build Site: http://spaces.msn.com/ultimaGTR/
Body Colour: Black
Interior Colour: Brown
Started Build: Arriving 22 Feb 2006
Finished Build: ????
Build Hours: ?????
Number of days at work during build: few.
Gearbox: G50/20
Gearshift Side: Right
Engine Make/Year: LS2
Engine Capacity: 6000cc
Engine power: 572hp @ 6000rpm
Engine torque: 555 lbs/ft @4500rpm
Induction System: Magnacharger + 90mm Throttle Body
Ignition System: Stock LS2
Heads: Stock LS2.
Cam: Stock LS2
Woks: Twin Chrome Big Block Woks

Investment to date: TBA


Modifications
Body: none
Engine: Magnacharger
Gearbox: LSD and 3.00 first gear
Chassis: RAC roll cage.
Brakes: AP Upgrade
Interior: Autometer Gauges
Other: Plumbed Fire extinguisher. Reversing camera.

Engine has been set up to be EURO4 emissions compliant. Other than the magnacharger it is a stock 2005 LS2 crate engine, running a 2002 Camaro computer (as it has a cable throttle). Some 30 wires removed from the harness and functions disabled to allow the engine to run stand alone. Dyno results using stock cast iron exhaust manifolds and stock vette cats, should be another 40hp with headers and freeflow cats to be fitted after emissions testing.





>> Edited by crafty on Wednesday 5th April 12:00

ls2ultima

48 posts

220 months

Thursday 9th February 2006
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Owner's Name: Bob
Ultima Model: GTR
LHD/RHD: RHD
Owner's Build Site: Not as yet
Body Colour: Red
Interior Colour: Black
Started Build: February 2006
Finished Build: ???
Build Hours:
Number of sick days during build: None so far
Gearbox: G50/20
Gearshift Side: Right
Engine Make/Year: LS2
Engine Capacity:6.0L
Engine power: 400 hp
Engine torque:
Induction System: LS2 Fuel Induction
Ignition System: Standard
Heads: Standard
Cam: Standard


Costs (not compulsory) : Cant tell. Missus may read this


Modifications
Body: Standard
Engine: Uprated cooling system (fans/oil cooler)
Gearbox: Stock Standard G50/20. No mods
Chassis: Stock
Brakes: AP Upgrade
Interior:Standard
Other: Digital dash,


Edited by ls2ultima on Saturday 12th August 08:13

CanAm Dave

939 posts

223 months

Thursday 9th February 2006
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Owner's Name: Dave Pulford
Ultima Model: Can-Am
LHD/RHD: RHD
Owner's Build Site: www.v8yes.co.uk
Body Colour: Yellow
Interior Colour: Yellow but will be black
Started Build: Bought built but building a new engine with supercharger and chargecooler
Finished Build: Ongoing, looks like June 2006
Build Hours: Lots
Gearbox: Getrag 6-Speed
Gearshift Side: Central
Engine Make/Year: SBC
Engine Capacity: 383 6.3l
Engine power: 600hp+ Better had be after all this work.
Engine torque: approx 500-600ft/lbs
Induction System: Holley commander 950 MPFI and D1SC Procharger 10psi boost, chargercooler + NOS?
Ignition System: Holley ECU, knock control and MSD
Heads:Pro Topline Aluminium lightening 2.08 inlet 1.6 exhaust
Cam:Comp Cams Nitrous HP CS NX288HR
Block: Dart Little M
Pistons: JE forged Extreme duty inverted dome giving 8.5:1 comression with 64cc heads

Costs
Car:£36,500
Engine and Procharger Project: £15,000 and rising
Gearbox:
Other:



Modifications
Body: Carbon Fibre side scoops. Small ally dome to clear supercharger. Bulkhead mods to clear supercharger
Engine: See website
Gearbox: Stock
Chassis: Stock
Brakes: AP Upgrade
Interior: Will add more gauges and cover the dash at some point.
Other: CAT1 alarm immobiliser, Aluminium radiator and electric water pump, uprated cooling fans.

Summary: Bought the car Sept 2005. Loved it but went on the quest for more power. Want to get 600HP+. I will get it! Considering adding a little nitrous to the equation. To find out more go to my website.

davefiddes

846 posts

259 months

Thursday 9th February 2006
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Owner's Name: David Fiddes
Ultima Model: GTR
LHD/RHD: RHD
Owner's Build Site: http://ultima-efi.blogspot.com
Body Colour: Blue
Interior Colour: Grey/Black
Started Build: June 2002
Finished Build: April 2004
Build Hours: over 500
Number of sick days during build: Too sick for car work: 4-5 Too sick for work work: 0
Gearbox: G50/03 (no LSD )
Gearshift Side: Right
Engine Make/Year: SBC
Engine Capacity: 383ci
Engine power: 456 bhp (on AS dyno)
Engine torque: 504 lbft (on AS dyno)
Induction System: Holley MPFI single plane
Ignition System: MSD dizzy, 6AL and coil controlled by MegaSquirt
Heads: Edelbrock Performer RPM 9.6:1 compression
Cam: AS 425 bhp custom grind
Woks: One wok moment day after 1st reg. Been well behaved since.

Costs (not compulsory): £54,540.49 (+EFI parts)
Costs not revealed to the missus: Must stop working on car and start working on getting one...then again.


Modifications
Body: Stock
Engine: Holley MPFI intake and throttle body, Aeromotive pump and regulator
Gearbox: Stock
Chassis: Stock
Brakes: Stock AP
Interior: Non-radio push-button horn
Other: Central locking

Summary: Perpetual ongoing project with the ability to scare pretty much everyone witless or wow as the mood suits.

BigAl1

166 posts

251 months

Friday 10th February 2006
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Owner's Name: Allan Reinhard
Ultima Model: GTR
LHD/RHD: LHD
Owner's Build Site: www.ultimagtr.ca
Body Colour: Silver Metallic
Interior Colour: Blue/Black/Silver
Started Build: Nov. 2003
Finished Build: Summer 2006
Build Hours: over 800
Number of sick days during build: Still working!
Gearbox: G50/03 (with LSD)
Gearshift Side: Left
Engine Make/Year: Chevy LS1/LS6/LS2 hybrid
Engine Capacity: 346ci
Engine power: 390RWHP (est)
Engine torque: 400 tq (est)
Induction System: LS6 intake
Ignition System: stock
Heads: LS1
Cam: Crane 224/224 .551 114LSA
Woks: 0 woks so far.

Costs (not compulsory): lower than most - lots of fab on my part.
Costs not revealed to the missus: Must total up the numbers?


Modifications
Body: Stock
Engine: HPTuners, cam, intake, GTO exhaust
Gearbox: Stock
Chassis: Stock
Brakes: Stock AP
Interior: Stereo, alarm/immobilizer, remote horn button, power locks, stalk controls, custom A/C, CF dash, custom CF seats, full sound insulation, custom pedals.
Other: 0.700" clutch MC, hardlines for brakes/clutch, painted bodywork, full undercoating with Line-X.

Summary: My build is aimed at reliability for daily driving in the good weather months, so fully expect to enjoy it!

Roy. N

42 posts

236 months

Monday 27th February 2006
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Owner's Name: Roy Napier
Ultima Model: GTR
LHD/RHD: RHD
Owner's Build Site: None
Body Colour: Metallic Red
Interior Colour: Black/Alloy
Upholstery: Leather Seats/Black Alcontara Dash & Door Panels
Started Build: Rebuilt engine, suspension, brakes, interior, wheels December 2003
Finished Build: March 2004
Build Hours: All day, every day…can’t remember sleeping much!
Number of sick days during build: Numerous days “sick” of finding sub-standard engineering by original builder!

Engine Make/Year: SBC 1970’s ish.
Engine Capacity: 350 Cu. In. (5735cc) – uprated 330 crate motor by Sallee Chevrolet
Power: 425 BHP @ 5300 rpm
Torque: 435 lb/ft @ 4300
RPM: 6200 max.
Block: New GM
Camshaft Drive Train Edelbrock Accu-Drive gear driven camshaft.
Camshaft: Comp Cams, Grind No. CS XE268H-10
Cam Drive: Edelbrock Accu-drive
Followers: Comp Hydraulic
Valve Springs: Comp Cams dual springs
Rocker Gear: Proform Roller Rockers
Oil Pump: Melling HV
HT Leads: Moroso Blue Max Spiral Core
Distributor: Moroso Dual Fire HEI
Water Pump: Edelbrock short nose aluminium
Intake Manifold: Edelbrock RPM Air Gap Manifold #7516
Carburettor: 675 Barry Grant Speed Demon - Mech. Secondaries + 1” spacer
Air Filter: K&N
Throttle Cable: Venhill stainless/teflon
Fuel Pumps: Holley Red
Fuel hosing: Earls
Headers: Rewarder Racing Products - 1 3/4" – cermakromed
Exhaust system: 3" stainless twin - cermakromed
Starter: Hi torque fitted with heat shield
Alternator: Lucas LRA100 single wire
Gearbox: G50/03
Gearshift: Middle. The gearshift is a unique centre shift system, fabricated in the U.S. by CableShift using marine grade morse cable. Really slick!

Costs (not compulsory): Lost count (ya just gotta do it right!)

Modifications
Body: Side windows now bolted in after high speed blow-out. Special design twin element rear spoiler by Simon McBeath. Bodywork all refitted.
Engine: See above
Gearbox: Stock
Electrics: Twin batteries. Much uprated and modified wiring/relays etc. All controls on stalks (citroen)
Chassis: Dropped floor, RAC roll cage.
Brakes: Bremsport all round + Wilwood handbrake
Interior: Custom inset carbon dash pod using Greengauges instruments. Custom carbon gear shift/handbrake tunnel (by me).

Other: As an engineer (with a bunch of hindsight!) I would thoroughly recommend building a GTR from new. Athough considered a “bargain” at the time, bringing this machine up to my specs cost way more in time, frustration and money. All that glitters………….?

KEEP BETEEN THE GREEN BITS...............

brdee

3,206 posts

220 months

Monday 20th March 2006
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Owner's Name: Keith Lewis
Ultima Model: GTR
LHD/RHD: RHD
Owner's Build Site: Not yet
Body Colour: Probably elise blue - now decided on silver - Nope - might be black!
Interior Colour: Probably cream - now decided on black-grey two-tone
Upholstery: Leather Seats as above
Started Build: Jan 2006
Finished Build: Too long in the future for me...
Build Hours: 10 hrs/week ish! - only 4-5 hrs /week now due to work...aaaarrgghhh!
Number of sick days during build: Your Joking!

Engine Make/Year: LS7 from Mr Schwartz!
Engine Capacity: Biggish
Power: 640bhp so I am told by Mr Schwartz - dynoed
Torque: I do a lot of that!
RPM: 7,500
Block: Ally
Camshaft Drive Train
Camshaft: Comp Cams, Grind No. TBA
Cam Drive: TBA
Followers: TBA
Valve Springs: TBA
Rocker Gear: TBA
Oil Pump: TBA
HT Leads: TBA
Distributor: TBA
Water Pump: TBA
Intake Manifold: TBA
Carburettor: N/A
Air Filter: TBA
Throttle Cable: Venhill stainless/teflon
Fuel Pumps: TBA
Fuel hosing:TBA
Headers: Rewarder Racing Products TBA
Exhaust system: TBA
Starter: TBA
Alternator: TBA
Gearbox: G96/50
Gearshift: Middle. TBA
Costs Owwwwwch!


Chassis: Dropped floor, RAC roll cage.
Brakes: AP
Interior:TBA

Having headaches trying to choose a colour. Now ordered the grey colour from the factory which means I HAVE TO SPRAY IT!


Edited by brdee on Thursday 15th June 15:48


Edited by brdee on Tuesday 15th August 08:33


Edited by V8 Vum on Monday 21st September 09:03

GTWayne

4,595 posts

216 months

Friday 5th May 2006
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Owner's Name: Wayne Lansdowne
Ultima Model: GTW
LHD/RHD: RHD
Owner's Build Site: No
Body Colour: Black
Interior Colour: Black/Grey/Aluminium
Upholstery: Alcantara
Started Build: Sept.2001
Finished Build: On the road 25.12.06 but will never be 'finished'
Build Hours: Lost count
Number of sick days during build: Not even one
Heads: Brodix track 1 CNC'd
Engine Make/Year: Dart Aluminum SBC (1974?)hehe
Engine Capacity: 434
Power: 648.9BHP@6,400rpm
Torque: 616FT-LBS@4,800rpm
RPM: 7,200 shift point 7,500 max.

Camshaft: Top secret
Cam Drive: Jessel belt drive
Followers: Solid
Valve Springs: Double
Rocker Gear: Jessel shaft mount roller rockers
Oil Pump: Peterson dry sump pump
HT Leads: Jackobs
Distributor: Sink ref and coil packs
Radiator: Pace ali rad with uprated fans
Water Pump: Metzier electric remote
Intake Manifold: Kinsler magnesium 3 x piece
Fuel system: Kinsler individual throttle body injection with blueprinted 42lb injectors @ 73lb fuel pressure
Air Filter: K&N
Throttle Cable: Venhill stainless/teflon
Fuel Pumps: 2XBosch 0044 motor sport 200ltr p/h
Fuel hosing: Kevlar
Headers: Piers products
Exhaust system: Piers products
Starter: Brise mini starter
Alternator: Brise 85 amp
Pulleys: Serpentine
Gearbox: Heavily modified G50 with PHII altered ratios, side plate, LSD, steel synchro rings and selector forks. Also have trans cooler
Gearshift: As it should be R/H (custom made stainless)
Costs: Depends who is asking


Chassis: Dropped floor, RAC roll cage.
Brakes: AP master cylinders, 6 pot callipers and 362mm discs all round
Shocks and springs: Ohlins gas adjustable with adjustable platforms and Eibach springs
Interior:Custom re-trim, AIM dash with data logging, Sparco removable steering wheel + loads more
Wheels: Magnesium centre lock Dymag one piece rims
Modifications: Where do I start? Single piece rear wing (13" cord), modified headlights, enlarged grill mouth incorporating turning vanes and splitter with clip hinged to open from mounting posts, gills in top of front and rear wings to vent positive pressure, vents behind front wheels and side splitters, shark gill effect CF side vents, CF scoop with altered hump in rear clip, up side down rear grill and twin rear LED lights, smoothed door locks and side repeaters removed.
Other modifications: Heated windscreen, front and rear anti roll bars, plumbed in fire system, bigger uprated battery, Prosport uprights with larger LM 3000 bearings, Spal extractor fans in rear grill




Edited by GTWayne on Tuesday 6th February 23:17

hornie

368 posts

240 months

Wednesday 19th July 2006
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[quote=tuxman]--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Owner's Build Site: Some photos here [url]http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/hdruk/a[/url]


Stig - do you have the power to add this into Tuxman's post?

Edited by hornie on Wednesday 19th July 14:07


Done

Edited by stig on Wednesday 19th July 17:19

stig

Original Poster:

11,817 posts

283 months

Tuesday 6th February 2007
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bump?

chris73

19 posts

213 months

Wednesday 23rd May 2007
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OK, i have Roy N.' GTR from above - have so far not changed anything (am just going to enjoy over this summer) but watch this space over the Winter.



6 speed box, get rid of nasty plastic switches, re-spray maybe - and a better handbrake system as a minimum.







actuary

227 posts

210 months

Wednesday 23rd May 2007
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Build now done so quick update. NB Web site now extended and new URL.

Owner's Name: Actuary (Tony)
Ultima Model: GTR
LHD/RHD: RHD
Owner's Build Site: www.ultimagtr640.com
Body Colour: Red
Interior Colour: Black
Started Build: July 2006
Finished Build: May 2007
Build Hours: Approx. 400
Number of sick days during build: 0
Gearbox: G50/01
Gearshift Side: Centre
Engine Make/Year: SBC
Engine Capacity: 427ci 7.0l
Engine power: 642hp @6800rpm
Engine torque: 640ft/lbs @4000rpm
Induction System: Standard
Ignition System: MSD
Heads: n/k
Cam: Roller
Woks:

Costs (not compulsory) : Total build cost ex VAT is £ 51,000
Chassis:
Engine: $ 19,000
Gearbox: £ 2,000
Other: All parts from Ultima at standard rates

Costs not revealed to the missus: Plenty !

Modifications
Body: none
Engine: I left that to Gail at Amerspeed - his brief was get 640 without a supercharger and without the narrow 18 degree angle (which means you need the expensive exhaust). He did a great job and it sounds awesome ...
Gearbox: None
Chassis: Ultima roll cage
Brakes: AP Upgrade
Interior: Standard Ultima white dials, alcantara dash & seats
Other: Ultima 640 decals & similar reg to Ultima's GTR 1X demonstrator (mine is X11 GTR).
Virtually all Ultima upgrades incl brakes, air con, accusump, etc etc. Well if you're gonna do it ...

Summary: Been on the road since 27 July. Nearly 1,000 miles with few problems, all easily sorted.

NB Sold as at Oct 2008 (divorce) - gutted !


Edited by actuary on Sunday 27th May 11:19


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Paul.B

3,937 posts

263 months

Tuesday 29th May 2007
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Owner's Name: Paul.B
Ultima Model: GTR
LHD/RHD: RHD
Owner's Build Site: N/A
Body Colour: Red (at the moment)
Interior Colour: Black
Started Build: May 2007
Finished Build: ????
Build Hours: Approx. ????
Number of sick days during build: None yet
Gearbox: G50/??
Gearshift Side: Right
Engine Make/Year: SBC
Engine Capacity:
Engine power:
Engine torque:
Induction System:
Ignition System:
Heads:
Cam:
Woks: None

Costs (not compulsory) :
Chassis:
Engine:
Gearbox:
Other:

Costs not to be revealed


Modifications
Body:
Engine:
Gearbox: Stock
Chassis: Stock
Brakes: AP Upgrade
Interior: Will be having a way of getting fresh air into the cabin
Other: Quick release steering wheel.

Summary: Just bought the car as an un-finished project. Complete kit less engine, exhaust and gearbox. This will be my second GTR having built and run a GTR for 2-years and doing some 7.5k miles in it.

CAUltima

8 posts

197 months

Tuesday 18th December 2007
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Graham. Noticed you're lookiing for a cup holder. I have a Getrag box with the console. I found a German made cup holder through Griot's Girage here in the states (Griotgirage.com). I mounted it drectly in front of the console on the aluminum floor (rivets). It works great, stays out of the way, and is hardly noticable.